THE EFFECT OF READINESS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, CHEMISTRY STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF DALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE)

Abstract This study was conducted on the Effects of Readiness on Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary Schools, Chemistry Students, Dala Local Government Area, Kano State. A survey method was used for this study with the sample size of one hundred (100). Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the sample for the study and Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using frequency and simple percentage statistical tools. The outcome of the study revealed that the Chemistry Students of Secondary Schools, Dala Local Government Area, Kano State are not emotionally and cognitive prepared for learning task, and due to lack of parental socio- economic status, the students are not being provided with reading materials. Thus it was recommended that parents should consider their children education as a rewarding investment and make all the necessary provision for them to be properly trained to become good and productive citizen in the society. Similarly, parents should be aware of the importance and significance of education in human life as this will help them in working towards its improvement. In addition, Guidance and counseling services should emphasize especially on government and public schools to aid and students with problems which usually emanate from low and moderate income parents which lead to emotional distress. Lastly, Awareness should be created within the region area in eradicating the negative and ill-perception dispersed in the environment most especially rural area.